Clinical Lead - Westminster Health Visiting

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to guide the Public Health Nursing team in Westminster. The role offers a chance to influence community health for children and families, emphasizing leadership, collaboration, and high-quality care. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical skills and operational management experience, fostering a culture of compassion and high standards of service.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive induction

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage clinical teams effectively.
• Operational service management experience in healthcare settings.
• Significant experience in Community Health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of the Public Health Nursing service.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure effective care.
• Collaborate with partners to achieve integrated service delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical supervision

Problem-solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Current NMC registration

Post-registration qualification in safeguarding supervision

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Are you ready to lead a service that makes a real difference to families across Westminster? We're looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Lead to join our Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) team. This is a key leadership role where you\'ll help shape the future of community health for children, young people, and their families. As Clinical Lead, you\'ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. You\'ll bring clinical expertise, a strong sense of purpose, and a commitment to high-quality care. In return, we\'ll offer opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact in a service that\'s at the heart of the community.

Main duties of the job:

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) service for children, young people, and families in Westminster
• Provide strong clinical and professional leadership to ensure safe, effective, and inclusive care across the service
• Work in partnership with local commissioners to deliver shared objectives and support integrated service delivery
• Collaborate with Early Help teams within Family Hubs to strengthen joined-up support for families
• Support health visiting teams in delivering the Trust\'s Quality Strategy, promoting continuous improvement and best practice
• Work closely with the Safeguarding Named Nurse to ensure robust safeguarding systems are in place and consistently applied
• Champion a culture of compassion, equity, and high standards of care within the team and wider service

About us

We care about our patients\' wellbeing and about you. We offer a comprehensive induction into the community service, flexible working options, training and development, and other benefits. For full details of benefits, refer to the provider\'s pay and benefits information.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 824-INNER-7501082

Job location: The Medical Centre, 7e Woodfield Road, London, W9 3XZ

Note: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure to the DBS.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and personal specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Post-registration training/education/qualification in clinical supervision/safeguarding supervision

Experience

• Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams
• Proven ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions
• Operational service management experience at a senior level in acute or community settings, including staff and financial management
• Strategic, tactical, and creative thinking with ability to prioritise
• Strong personal and team accountability and understanding of delegated authority
• Collaborative approach to partnership working
• Significant post-registration experience as a Community Specialist
• Broad clinical experience relevant to the post and experience of workforce planning
• Experience of Clinical Audit and Risk Management

Desirable

• Masters or postgraduate qualification in nursing or related field
• Teaching qualification or experience
• Post-registration Management Qualification or willingness to undertake
• Experience, understanding and application of research

Skills

• Well-developed leadership and influencing skills; ability to motivate and involve teams
• Ability to think beyond existing structures to improve service delivery and partnerships
• Strong political judgment and ability to navigate complex policy environments
• Quality governance principles and knowledge of NMC codes and standards
• Understanding of the NHS environment and health issues pertaining to children with special needs
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Personal and professional development mindset
• Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication and numerical/analytical skills

Key attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good listening
• High level of organisation, motivation, and drive for performance and improvement
• Commitment to openness, honesty, and integrity
• Ability to use clinical and IT systems required for the role
• Ability to perform duties with or without adaptations

Disclosure and UK Registration

This post requires Disclosure to DBS and the applicant must have current UK professional registration. For further information, contact the NHS Careers guidance resources for the organisation.